Lime Green 1222-5 is a green paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #AEC571, estimated LRV 50 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Stem Green from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #AEC571 · 1222-5
Lime Green
50%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Lime Green Technical Profile
HEX Code#AEC571
RGB174, 197, 113
Estimated LRV50.1
UndertoneCool (Green)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygreen
BrandPPG
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Compare alternatives to Lime Green
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Stem Green
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#ADC875
Close digital match
Fresh Artichoke
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#ABC369
Close digital match
Green Gecko
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#A7C06A
Close digital match
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#A8C76C
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#ACCB79
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#ABCB7B
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#B8D280
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#B0C05D
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#B3CB87
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Lime Rickey
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#AFB96A
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#BEBD7F
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Colors That Work With Lime Green
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lime Green
#AEC571
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8BB37F
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lime Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lime Green Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Lime Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lime Green have?
Lime Green by PPG has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Lime Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lime Green are Stem Green by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Fresh Artichoke by Behr (a close digital match), Green Gecko by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Lime Green's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Lime Green?
Lime Green has a estimated lightness value of 50.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Why Lime Green's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.